Recent posts by John Funk, The Plain Dealer - cleveland.comtag:profile.cleveland.com,2015:jofunk/46872015-03-31T19:48:53ZMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advancePower shift at the Public Utilities Commisison of Ohiotag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/business/index.ssf/2311.155995542015-03-30T16:52:00Z2015-03-30T16:52:00ZMusical chairs at the PUCO as the chairman steps down, opening door for Gov. Kasich to appoint his chosen successor to handle big FirstEnergy and AEP rate cases.jofunkhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/jofunk/index.html
Musical chairs at the PUCO as the chairman steps down, opening door for Gov. Kasich to appoint his chosen successor to handle big FirstEnergy and AEP rate cases.
Perry refuels its nuclear reactor, critics concerned about storage (photos)tag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/business/index.ssf/2311.155618102015-03-26T13:00:00Z2015-03-26T13:00:00ZPerry refuels nuclear reactor, critics concerned about storagejofunkhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/jofunk/index.html
Perry refuels nuclear reactor, critics concerned about storage
Saving money on energy, 20 percent by 2020, means having more for everything else tag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/business/index.ssf/2311.155502052015-03-24T15:43:00Z2015-03-24T15:43:00ZEnergy efficiency can save up to 20 percent of the $400 billion the nation's businesses and industries spend annually just to heat, cool and light buildings, says the U.S. Department of Energy. The savings are expect to boost the national economy. jofunkhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/jofunk/index.html
Energy efficiency can save up to 20 percent of the $400 billion the nation's businesses and industries spend annually just to heat, cool and light buildings, says the U.S. Department of Energy. The savings are expect to boost the national economy.
Want less carbon dioxide in the air you breathe? It's going to cost you, how much depends on who you voted fortag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/business/index.ssf/2311.155019402015-03-18T16:50:00Z2015-03-18T16:50:00ZWhether you think CO2 is affecting the climate or not, the debate over reducing the amount of CO2 from power plants, is headed for your wallet. jofunkhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/jofunk/index.html
Whether you think CO2 is affecting the climate or not, the debate over reducing the amount of CO2 from power plants, is headed for your wallet.
TravelCenters of America made money on lower fuel prices in 2014tag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/business/index.ssf/2311.154614252015-03-13T19:00:00Z2015-03-13T19:00:00ZTravelCenters of America wants to sell more than gasoline and diesel. It has spent millions of dollars in an effort to grow into a full-service kind of company in a business sector where profit margins are uncertain and sometimes very thin. The strategy is starting to pay off. jofunkhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/jofunk/index.html
TravelCenters of America wants to sell more than gasoline and diesel. It has spent millions of dollars in an effort to grow into a full-service kind of company in a business sector where profit margins are uncertain and sometimes very thin. The strategy is starting to pay off.
Kasich gas and oil tax would drive shale drillers out of Ohio, accelerate slowdown, says industry veterantag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/business/index.ssf/2311.154525562015-03-12T22:00:00Z2015-03-12T22:00:00ZThe plan to cut your income taxes by increased taxes on gas and oil producers won't work, says a veteran industry spokesman, and it will force drillers out of Ohio. jofunkhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/jofunk/index.html
The plan to cut your income taxes by increased taxes on gas and oil producers won't work, says a veteran industry spokesman, and it will force drillers out of Ohio.
Gasoline prices creeping up, better get used to it tag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/business/index.ssf/2311.154306182015-03-10T19:30:13Z2015-03-10T19:30:13ZGasoline prices are going to creep up slowly this year and possibly be even higher in 2016, says the U.S. Energy Information Administration.jofunkhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/jofunk/index.html
Gasoline prices are going to creep up slowly this year and possibly be even higher in 2016, says the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
NOPEC: Is this the answer for consumers who don't want to shop for natural gas? tag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/business/index.ssf/2311.153850712015-03-06T13:05:00Z2015-03-06T13:05:00ZIf you don't want to shop for natural gas and are afraid of riding the monthly variable pony known as the Standard Choice Offer, NOPEC might be for you. jofunkhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/jofunk/index.html
If you don't want to shop for natural gas and are afraid of riding the monthly variable pony known as the Standard Choice Offer, NOPEC might be for you.
Buying natural gas: What you need to knowtag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/business/index.ssf/2311.153846772015-03-06T13:00:00Z2015-03-06T13:00:00ZThe independent gas suppliers who fill residential mailboxes with "offers" aimed at persuading consumers to sign retail gas contracts are willing to sell at much lower prices. jofunkhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/jofunk/index.html
The independent gas suppliers who fill residential mailboxes with "offers" aimed at persuading consumers to sign retail gas contracts are willing to sell at much lower prices.
Magnetic and battery technologies are key to future OM Group growth, despite current technical losses, says companytag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/business/index.ssf/2311.153592472015-03-02T19:35:20Z2015-03-02T19:35:20ZOM Group, under pressure from a hedge fund to stop buying up other companies, said Monday it will continue after releasing a financial report showing losses in 2014. jofunkhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/jofunk/index.html
OM Group, under pressure from a hedge fund to stop buying up other companies, said Monday it will continue after releasing a financial report showing losses in 2014.
GrafTech International continues to hemorrhage profitstag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/business/index.ssf/2311.153562122015-03-02T15:30:53Z2015-03-02T15:30:53ZGrafTech, a maker of carbon and graphite products used in steel making and electronics, lost more money in 2014 than it did in 2013. jofunkhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/jofunk/index.html
GrafTech, a maker of carbon and graphite products used in steel making and electronics, lost more money in 2014 than it did in 2013.
Shale gas and oil production in Ohio: The numbers tell the storytag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/business/index.ssf/2311.153174042015-02-26T12:30:00Z2015-02-26T12:30:00ZGas and oil production from wells drilled horizontally into Ohio's shale rock accelerated in the last three months of 2014. jofunkhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/jofunk/index.html
Gas and oil production from wells drilled horizontally into Ohio's shale rock accelerated in the last three months of 2014.
PUCO rejects deal to have ratepayers subsidize a coal-fired power plant tag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/business/index.ssf/2311.153135272015-02-25T19:00:00Z2015-02-25T19:00:00ZThe PUCO has rejected a proposal by American Electric Power to have ratepayers subsidize the continued operation of one of the company's coal-fired power plants. The decision has a bearing on FirstEnergy's request to have ratepayers subsidize Davis-Besse nuclear power plant and the W.H. Sammis coal-fired power plant.jofunkhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/jofunk/index.html
The PUCO has rejected a proposal by American Electric Power to have ratepayers subsidize the continued operation of one of the company's coal-fired power plants. The decision has a bearing on FirstEnergy's request to have ratepayers subsidize Davis-Besse nuclear power plant and the W.H. Sammis coal-fired power plant.
Nordson has good news for shareholders: Sales and profits and dividends are uptag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/business/index.ssf/2311.153089122015-02-25T12:30:00Z2015-02-25T12:30:00ZNordson Corp. sales and profits are up, again. jofunkhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/jofunk/index.html
Nordson Corp. sales and profits are up, again.
LNG equipment maker Chart Industries reports higher sales in 2014, but lower 2015 outlook tag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/business/index.ssf/2311.153013612015-02-24T15:05:00Z2015-02-24T15:05:00ZChart Industries, a global maker of equipment to liquefy industrial and natural gases could be headed into rougher times in 2015. Chart's business has been booming for several years, driven in part by China's goal to use natural gas in place of gasoline in trucks and cars. jofunkhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/jofunk/index.html
Chart Industries, a global maker of equipment to liquefy industrial and natural gases could be headed into rougher times in 2015. Chart's business has been booming for several years, driven in part by China's goal to use natural gas in place of gasoline in trucks and cars.
Kasich names Andre Porter to the PUCOtag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/business/index.ssf/2311.152736362015-02-20T22:33:53Z2015-02-20T22:33:53ZOhio Commerce Director Andre Porter has been appointed to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio -- as expected. jofunkhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/jofunk/index.html
Ohio Commerce Director Andre Porter has been appointed to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio -- as expected.
The Polar Vortex is baaack (photos)tag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/business/index.ssf/2311.152597142015-02-19T18:30:07Z2015-02-19T18:30:07ZThe Polar Vortex has leaked its arctic temperatures south once again. This time, some are calling it the Siberian Express.jofunkhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/jofunk/index.html
The Polar Vortex has leaked its arctic temperatures south once again. This time, some are calling it the Siberian Express.
FirstEnergy CEO Chuck Jones is poised to remake the companytag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/business/index.ssf/2311.152556362015-02-19T17:05:00Z2015-02-19T17:05:00ZFirstEnergy's new top boss Chuck Jones aims to turn the company around and convince customers, as well as investors, that FirstEnergy is as transparent as he is plain spoken. jofunkhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/jofunk/index.html
FirstEnergy's new top boss Chuck Jones aims to turn the company around and convince customers, as well as investors, that FirstEnergy is as transparent as he is plain spoken.
FirstEnergy CEO Anthony Alexander leaving the companytag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/business/index.ssf/2311.152409232015-02-17T21:17:00Z2015-02-17T21:17:00ZLong-time FirstEnergy CEO Anthony Alexander is leaving the company. jofunkhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/jofunk/index.html
Long-time FirstEnergy CEO Anthony Alexander is leaving the company.
Lincoln Electric sales and profits down slightly tag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/business/index.ssf/2311.152366272015-02-17T14:58:25Z2015-02-17T14:58:25ZLincoln Electric sales fell slightly in 2014, but the company increased dividends as it repurchases its own stock.jofunkhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/jofunk/index.html
Lincoln Electric sales fell slightly in 2014, but the company increased dividends as it repurchases its own stock.